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to wreak havoc
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to hatch a plan
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to keep afloat
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to lay the groundwork
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to break new ground
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to call something into question
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to raise awareness
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to raise a question
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to see fit
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to turn one's attention
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to pay attention
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to reap the benefits
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to hold promise
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to make contact
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medium of expression
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to raise concern
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naked eye
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to make strides
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to garner attention
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to make sense
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to pay tribute to somebody or something
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to suffer defeat
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to hold something sacred
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to set somebody to work
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to pass judgment
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to make a living
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to keep track of somebody or something
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to reach a conclusion
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scared stiff
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to rise above
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hustle and bustle
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trial and error
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to build momentum
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to lend credence
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to be obliged to do something
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to issue a warning
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to be steeped in
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to cast doubt on something
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to live up to
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to arrive at something
to wreak havoc
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/ɹˈiːk hˈævək/
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to cause severe destruction, chaos, or disorder

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The hurricane wreaked havoc along the coastline, causing massive flooding and destruction.
The computer virus wreaked havoc on the company's network, leading to data loss.
to hatch a plan
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/hˈætʃ ɐ plˈæn ɔːɹ plˈɑːt/
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to devise or create a scheme, often one that is secretive or mischievous

to keep afloat
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/kˈiːp ɐflˈoʊt/
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to maintain financial stability or solvency

to lay the groundwork
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/lˈeɪ ðə ɡɹˈaʊndwɜːk/
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to establish the necessary foundation or preparation for a future project, plan, or idea

to [break] (new|fresh|) ground
to break new ground
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/bɹˈeɪk nˈuː ɔːɹ fɹˈɛʃ ɔːɹ ɡɹˈaʊnd/
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Idiom

to start something new and innovative that sets an example or leads to significant advancements in a particular field or industry

What is the origin of the idiom "break ground" and when to use it?

The idiom "break ground" originates from the field of construction and excavation. When a new building or project is initiated, the first step typically involves breaking or excavating the ground to prepare it for construction. In a broader sense, the phrase is used to indicate the beginning of something significant and denotes the start of a process or development.

to [call] {sth} into question
to call something into question
sloveso
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/kˈɔːl ˌɪntʊ kwˈɛstʃən/
(položit něco pod otázku)

(položit něco pod otázku)

zpochybnit něco

to raise doubts about the validity, truthfulness, or reliability of something

to raise awareness
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/ɹˈeɪz ɐwˈɛɹnəs/
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Collocation

to increase knowledge or understanding about a particular issue, cause, or topic

to raise a question
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/ɹˈeɪz ɐ kwˈɛstʃən/
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Collocation

to bring up a topic or issue for discussion or consideration

to see fit
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/sˈiː ɔːɹ θˈɪŋk fˈɪt/
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Collocation

to consider something appropriate or suitable according to one's own judgment

to turn one's attention
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/tˈɜːn wˈʌnz ɐtˈɛnʃən/
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to direct one's focus or concentration toward something specific

to pay attention
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/pˈeɪ ɐtˈɛnʃən/
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to concentrate or focus on a particular task or subject

to reap the benefits
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/ɹˈiːp ðə bˈɛnɪfˌɪts ɔːɹ ɹɪwˈɔːɹdz/
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Collocation

to enjoy the positive outcomes or advantages resulting from one's efforts or actions

to hold promise
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/hˈoʊld pɹˈɑːmɪs/
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Collocation

to have the potential for future success or positive outcomes

to make contact
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/mˌeɪk kˈɑːntækt/
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Collocation

to connect with someone, often by reaching out through various means such as phone calls, emails, or in-person meetings

medium of expression
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/mˈiːdiəm ʌv ɛkspɹˈɛʃən/
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Collocation

the form or means through which ideas, emotions, or artistic creativity are conveyed or communicated

to raise concern
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/ɹˈeɪz kənsˈɜːn/
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Collocation

to express or bring attention to worries, doubts, or objections regarding a specific issue, situation, or decision

naked eye
Podstatné jméno
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/nˈeɪkᵻd ˈaɪ/
(oko bez brýlí)

(oko bez brýlí)

holé oko

the human eye unaided by any optical device, used for observing objects and details directly

to make strides
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/mˌeɪk stɹˈaɪdz/
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to make progress or advance in a significant way

to garner attention
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/ɡˈɑːɹnɚɹ ɐtˈɛnʃən/
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to attract or receive attention, often by means of effort, achievement, or significance

to make sense
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/mˌeɪk sˈɛns/
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to be understandable in a way that is reasonable

to pay tribute to somebody or something
fráze
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/pˈeɪ tɹˈɪbjuːt tʊ ˌɛsbˈiː slˈæʃ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/
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to show respect, admiration, or recognition to someone or something

to suffer defeat
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/sˈʌfɚ dɪfˈiːt/
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to experience a loss or failure in a competitive or confrontational situation

to hold something sacred
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/hˈoʊld sˈeɪkɹəd/
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Collocation

to regard something with great respect, honor, or devotion

to set somebody to work
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/sˈɛt ˌɛsbˈiː tə wˈɜːk/
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Collocation

to assign or instruct someone to start working on a specific task or job

to pass judgment
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/pˈæs dʒˈʌdʒmənt/
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Collocation

to form and express an opinion or decision about someone or something, often in a critical manner

to [make] a living
to make a living
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/mˌeɪk ɐ lˈɪvɪŋ/
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Collocation

to earn an amount of money that enables one to support oneself and pay for one's needs

to keep track of somebody or something
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/kˈiːp tɹˈæk ʌv ˌɛsbˈiː slˈæʃ ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/
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Collocation

to ensure that one has the latest news concerning someone or something

lose track
to reach a conclusion
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/ɹˈiːtʃ ɐ kənklˈuːʒən/
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Collocation

to come to a decision or judgment after considering evidence, arguments, or facts

scared stiff
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/skˈɛɹd stˈɪf/
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extremely frightened to the point of being unable to move or react

to rise above
to rise above
sloveso
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/ɹˈaɪz əbˈʌv/
(překonat)

(překonat)

vysvobodit se

to stay strong when faced with problems or criticism and ultimately surpass them

Gramatické Informace:

Přechodný
Frázový Stav
inseparable
hustle and bustle
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/hˈʌsəl ænd bˈʌsəl/
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Collocation

a busy, noisy, and active environment or situation

trial and error
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/tɹˈaɪəl ænd ˈɛɹɚ/
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the process of testing a method, an idea, etc. in several ways to achieve the desired outcome

to build momentum
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/bˈɪld moʊmˈɛntəm/
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Collocation

to gradually increase the strength, force, or speed of an activity or process

to lend credence
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/lˈɛnd kɹˈɛdəns/
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Collocation

to give support or credibility to a belief, theory, or statement

to be obliged to do something
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/biː ɔːɹ fˈiːl əblˈaɪdʒd tə dˈuː ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/
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Collocation

to have a moral duty or be forced to do a particular thing, often due to legal reasons

to issue a warning
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/ˈɪʃuː wˈɔːɹnɪŋ/
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Collocation

to formally or officially provide a cautionary notice or advice regarding a potential danger, threat, or undesirable outcome

to be steeped in
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/biː stˈiːpt ˈɪn/
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Collocation

to be filled with a specific quality, flavor, etc.

to cast doubt on something
fráze
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/kˈæst dˈaʊt ˌɑːn ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/
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Collocation

to create uncertainty or skepticism by questioning the truth or validity of something

to live up to
sloveso
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/lˈaɪv ˈʌp tuː/
(odpovídat standardům)

(odpovídat standardům)

splnit očekávání

to fulfill expectations or standards set by oneself or others

fall short of

Gramatické Informace:

Frázový Stav
inseparable
sloveso fráze
live
částice fráze
up to
to arrive at something
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/ɐɹˈaɪv æt ˌɛstˌiːˈeɪtʃ/
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Collocation

to reach a decision, understanding, or conclusion after consideration or discussion

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